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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz reacts to a play during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. The Ferentz family will donate $1 million to the Stead Family Children's Hospital. (The Daily Iowan/file photo)

Payne: This year means everything for Ferentz

September 4, 2015

This season will tell us whether Kirk Ferentz is still right for Iowa. By Danny Payne [email protected] It’s upon us. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Iowa will begin head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 17th...

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Iowa’s wild card on deck

Danny Payne, [email protected] September 4, 2015

During his freshman season at Iowa, Aaron Mends briefly found himself in a position he didn’t think he’d play at all during his college career. The outside linebacker from Kansas City, Missouri,...

Iowa linebacker James Morris intercepts a pass by Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. This was Morris' third interception of the season. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-14. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

By the Numbers: How Iowa stacks up with Illinois State

Charlie Green, [email protected] September 4, 2015

Average rush by running quarterbacks against Iowa in 2014: 5.6 yards At times in 2014, dual-threat quarterbacks crippled Iowa in both close and not-so-close games. Four times last season, the Hawks...

Around the Big Ten

Around the Big Ten

September 4, 2015

Around the Big Ten 1.  Ohio State The reigning Big Ten and national champions enter the 2015 season as the first program in NCAA history to be a consensus No. 1 overall team in the AP Poll.  They...

Iowa defensive lineman Drew Ott tackles Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. Iowa State defeated Iowa, 20-17. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Point/Counterpoint: Will Iowa’s win total be over or under 7.5 wins this season?

September 4, 2015

Under Each fall, there is a renewed sense of hope for the Iowa football team. Unfortunately for the Hawks this year, I believe it is false hope. There are just too many question marks on the 2015 roster. Let’s...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts after breaking up a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Football stories to follow


September 4, 2015

Three things to watch as head coach Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes begin the season. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The offensive playmakers Since the first depth chart was released in January,...

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Point/Counterpoint: Who will win the Super Bowl?

September 4, 2015

Chiefs There’s a team from the AFC West that has a great shot at hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl 50 in February, and no, not Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Head a little...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a pass during the game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Beathard threw for 98-yards on the game. Iowa defeated Pitt, 24-20. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Sweeping the staleness away

September 3, 2015

C.J. Beathard and changes bring a breath of fresh air to the Hawkeye football team. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] The Hawkeye faithful are probably all too excited for Saturday.  Excited...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws the ball against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 in West Laffeyette, Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-10. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Beathard ready for first start

September 2, 2015

Kirk Ferentz and members of the Iowa football team met the media Tuesday. By Danny Payne [email protected] During his press conference Tuesday, football head coach Kirk Ferentz brought up a point...

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell celebrates his game winning touchdown with teammates in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. Bell received for 53 yards and had two touchdowns. Iowa was defeated by Nebraska in overtime, 37-34. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Optimism in Lincoln, mum’s the word in Ann Arbor

September 2, 2015

News and notes from the Big Ten coaches’ teleconference. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Coaches from around the Big Ten spoke to members of the media Tuesday via teleconference to discuss...

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz's Press Conference — 9/1

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz’s Press Conference — 9/1

September 1, 2015

By Danny Payne [email protected] Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with the media each Tuesday during the football season. Every week, The Daily Iowan‘s Pregame Staff will post...

CJ Beathard

Quotables: What Iowa football players had to say — 9/1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 1, 2015

Every week, the Iowa football team meets with the media to discuss anything and everything. This week, thank goodness, was the last media availability before an actual game. It gets rough just talking...